Reverse-wing Pouter pigeon
Scientific name: Columba livia domesticus 'Reverse-wing Pouter'
Reverse-wing Pouter pigeon
Scientific name: Columba livia domesticus 'Reverse-wing Pouter'
Photo By jim gifford , used under CC BY-SA 2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original Description
Foremost among its peers for its strikingly unusual aesthetics, reverse-wing Pouter pigeon is characterized by dramatic, backward-swooping wings that defy conventional pigeon characteristics. Showcasing a pronounced chest curvature, this species stands out for its peculiar ability to inflate its chest extensively, a sight truly unique to this domestic bird.
Photo By jim gifford , used under CC BY-SA 2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Pigeons and doves Family
Dove Genus
Old World Pigeons Species
Rock Pigeon